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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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